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Tricky Sam Nanton
American jazz trombonist (1904–1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joe "Tricky Sam" Nanton (February 1, 1904 – July 20, 1946)[1] was an American trombonist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. A pioneer of the plunger mute, Nanton is notable for his use of the distinctive wah-wah effect.
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Tricky Sam Nanton | |
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![]() Nanton performing in 1943 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Joseph Irish Nanton |
Born | (1904-02-01)February 1, 1904 New York City, NY, U.S. |
Died | July 20, 1946(1946-07-20) (aged 42) San Francisco, CA, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, swing |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Trombone |
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